BRENDAN RODGERS' appointment as Liverpool FC manager looks to have been given a warm reception from fans and pundits alike.

On social networking site Twitter, former Liverpool striker Neil Mellor praised the appointment of the 39 year old. He said: "I think its a Great appointment from Liverpool.I like the philosophy Brendan Rodgers has and I believe he will succeed."

Another former striker and current TalkSport pundit Stan Collymore added: "Good luck to Brendan Rodgers on being new #LFC manager. Tough job but a great job for anyone who gets it right!"

Meanwhile, fan Jim Boardman seemed to be in agreement following Rodgers' first press conference today saying: "First impression of Brendan Rodgers - I think he's going to be a boss boss."

Another fan Gary Shaw was also impressed yet remained cautious about the appointment of the former Swansea City manager. He said: " Still think its a massive gamble but part of me now thinking it could it could it could work?!?!! Decent start though."

Even golfer Rory McIlroy offered their best wishes to fellow countryman Rodgers saying: "Best of luck to Brendan Rodgers with the Liverpool job! Even as a Man Utd fan, would be great to see a fellow Northern Irish man do well!"

McIlroy's girlfriend, tennis Caroline Wozniacki however is known to be a die-hard LFC fan and responded with,

Fan Kyle Purkhiser seemed excited about next season saying: " Looking forward to next season now we got a great manager in Brendan Rodgers to start the charge back to glory."

But not everyone seemed as enthusiastic about Fenway Sports Group's decision to appoint Rodgers. Robbie O'Neill tweeted: "Would I be worried about the competence of FSG if Brendan Rodgers took over as Liverpool Manager. Yes. Yes I would."

A similar view was shared by Chris Nartker who said: "Welcome to Liverpool Brendan Rodgers #imnotimpressed."

Brian Durand was one of many fans who paid a final thank you to Rodgers' predecessor Kenny Dalglish. He said: "Whilst we welcome Brendan Rodgers and wish him every success, a final thank you to @kennethdalglish - forever The King."

And the Liverpool legend himself even took time to send a tweet of his own! Providing a fitting touch to an eventful day at Anfield, Dalglish said: "Congratulations to Brendan and Good Luck to everyone at LFC."